When Everything Goes Wrong

Everything going wrong isn't a sign for you to stop.

It's a test to see how bad you want it.

It's a chance to show yourself what you're made of.

It's an opportunity to show up as someone who doesn't take no for an answer.

What if you get 500 rejection letters for your book? Send another one.

It’s not the end. It’s just a test.

I know because I've been tested a lot.

One time, I missed an international flight to Arizona and had to buy a new one.

Which immediately got canceled by the airline.

They told me there was no way I could get a direct flight that day.

So I decided to fly to the wrong airport on purpose, and take a taxi for an hour across states to another airport.

Then the taxi driver got pulled over by the police for speeding.

The driver charged me extra because of it and I objected. So he locked me in the car. I got out. I’m okay.

I got to Arizona on time.

You know what? It was SO worth it.

Just for the experience of pushing my limits. Just for finding out what I’m made of. What I’m willing to do.

And because of many experiences like this, no matter what gets thrown my way, I believe in my ability to figure it out. Always.

So if things are going wrong right now, know that it’s just a test to see how bad you want it.